The correct option is <em>B) bonds new nucleotides to parent strand</em>
Explanation:
DNA replication is a process by which DNA replicates by a semi-conservative method. The DNA double helix unwinds from the place where replication has to occur. Each strand of the DNA serves as a template strand for producing a daughter strand.
The DNA polymerase adds nucleotides complementary to each parent strand. In this way, a daughter strand is generated from the parent strands. This method of replication is termed as the semi-conservative method for DNA replication.
